We have teamed up with EES for Schools to provide a comprehensive package for schools including financial, HR and legal aspects of the academy conversion process.

Professional guidance on company registration, opening a bank account, notifying the payroll provider, sourcing financial systems, insurance, accountants and auditors and budget set-up.

Financial set-up

Comprehensive guidance on the TUPE process, draft letters for staff and the due diligence process.

TUPE process

Academy funding

Explanation of the funding agreement and funding allocation from the Education Funding Agency and advice on the Academy Financial Regulations & Scheme of Delegation.

Working alongside schools providing advice on academy trust governance structure and options available including model articles of association and guidance on completing required consultation.

Governance structure review

Completion

Professional advice and support for completion of the commercial transfer agreement, funding agreement, lease/transfer of property, company set-up, property due diligence and articles of association (provided by Essex Legal Services Ltd).

We provide online payroll services to academies, colleges, schools and other education establishments. The service is tailored to suit customers’ needs, using an integrated HR, payroll and absence system.